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North Carolinas Leandro case, a decades-long lawsuit seeking a sound basic education, took a turn when the Supreme Court ordered full funding for the Leandro Plan in 2022. However, a new chief justice and subsequent rehearing have left the case unresolved, leaving schools and students in limbo. Public education advocates express frustration as North Carolina ranks last in education funding, with test scores stagnant, teacher vacancies at record highs, and low-income and minority students disproportionately affected. Republican lawmakers admit issues but refuse to follow the constitution or fund the plan, while Democrats and others lack pressure to push for change. The justices seem content to delay, potentially prolonging the wait for necessary school resources.
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